Vehicle Description
1951 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe "Tin" Woody Frame-off restoration
350 CID Chevrolet V-8 with an Edelbrock four-bbl carburetor New
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission Silver and
faux wood exterior, silver dash and dark gray seats with dashboard
inlays keyed to exterior faux trim Ididit custom steering column
and Dolphin gauge cluster Power steering, power disc brakes
(conversion), tilt steering, power windows, air-conditioning
Vintage heat and air-conditioning and rear a/c vent Full air ride
suspension 17-inch wheels If you like the looks of a classic woody
station without putting in the time, labor and investment involved
in keeping the wood intact, consider this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline
DeLuxe "Tin" Woody station wagon, presented by MotoeXotica Classic
Cars. Assembled in August, 1951 at General Motors' Atlanta, Georgia
facility, this more than 60-year survivor has been reborn after a
frame-off restoration. The silver paint is deep, lustrous and
provides a unique contrast to the faux wood trim. There is a minor
blemish on the front of the hood. All of the windows are intact and
clear and the rear passenger, cargo and rear windows are tinted.
All of the lights are intact, all of the exterior trim is present
and the wagon sports a 1952 Chevrolet grille kit. There are Ridler
five-spoke chrome wheels nestle within Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 tires,
size 235/55R17. The wiper motor works but wagon has no arms/blades.
All of the body panels are laser straight and in great shape. The
bumpers are in good condition and out back slim, vertical tail
lights from a seventh-generation Cadillac Sedan De Ville
(1994-1999), replace the stock units. Turn signal arrows appear in
the sideview mirrors, a bonus feature and the exhausts end ahead of
the rear wheels. Under the hood is a Chevrolet 350 CID V-8 with an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, linked to a new THM 350
three-speed automatic transmission. Driver assist features include
air-conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes (conversion)
and power windows and vehicle has an awesome air ride suspension.
Inside, the four dark gray leather bucket seats replace the
standard factory benches. The center console sports some minor
blemishes but the carpet, headliner, dashboard, aftermarket
steering wheel, gearshift lever and inner door panels are in
overall great condition. There are four toggle switches on the
dash, two on each side of the steering wheel. The two on the left
control the backup lights and floor lights. There is an aftermarket
two-spoke steering wheel on the end of an Ididit custom steering
column, a Dolphin Gauge cluster set into the silver dashboard,
which has inlays that match the lighter mock wood trim, an air
pressure gauge in the center console and a tachometer where the
factory clock was. Set into a small pod in the headliner is a
Pioneer AM/FM stereo with CD player plus a remote control so the
driver doesn't have to take his eyes from the road. The heat lever
is broken but the original AM radio is still in the dash,
completing the interior's look. Driver assist features include
vintage air-conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes
(conversion), tilt steering column and power windows, one for each
seating position. There's also an air vent for the rear passengers
and a cup holder for each seat. In the cargo area, the third seat
has been replaced with a box for the air ride suspension innards
and extra storage. The previous owner, a Mr. Neata, had the
transmission replaced on June 13, 2016 and had an alignment done on
July 12, 2016. The Styleline DeLuxe was Chevrolet's top-of-the-line
series in the early 1950s. Fisher Body was reportedly skeptical
about making an all-steel bodied wagon in the 1930s but by 1950, it
created its first all-steel wagon, affectionately referred to as
the "Tin Woody." In the station wagon's case, Harley Earl and his
skilled stylists created a clever automotive illusion, a steel body
with faux wood sections. This way, Chevy continued to cater to
customers who wanted or demanded that woody look without the
maintenance and durability issues that accompanied vehicles with
real wood body sides. Chevy's fancier DeLuxe wagons sold more than
23,000 copies in 1951. Overall styling was the same as 1950,
although Chevy hyped it as "New American Beauty Design" and claimed
"brilliant new styling." The styling changes gave the cars a
"wider" appearance. The Chevy line again had 14 models. Chevrolet
"Jumbo-Drum" brakes had 15 percent more lining area and required 25
percent less pedal pressure. A curved "Safety-Sight" instrument
panel featured instruments compactly grouped in two clusters and
lighting that eliminated glare. Chevy's 1951 features included
two-tone "Modern Mode" interiors, a new full-circle horn ring in
DeLuxe models, Fisher Body construction, an overhead-valve inline
six-cylinder engine, improved "Center-Point" steering, rivetless
brake lining, "Knee-Action" front suspension, wide-base wheels, a
standard Synchromesh transmission, hydraulic valve lifters (with
Powerglide), "Reflector-Guard" tail lamps, a large storage area,
torque-tube drive, a sealed exhaust system, a "Tip-Toe" clutch
(with manual transmission), airplane-type shock absorbers,
low-pressure tires, foam rubber seats, curved two-piece windshields
and a counter-balanced crankshaft. Competitors to this 1951
Chevrolet station wagon included Ford's Custom Deluxe Country
Squire wagon and Dodge's Coronet Sierra wagon and later, Chevy's
Nomad and Brookwood wagons. Car comes with documentation for the
gauges and stereo plus matching rear fender skirts and other parts.
GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!! Current mileage on the odometer shows 541
miles since restoration. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and
clear, mileage exempt title. VIN: 8JKH48487 Note: Please see full
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any said vehicle, thank you.
